South-east Asia
South-east Asia’s fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs
Rising energy prices are deepening anxiety for those whose livelihoods are tied to the ocean
Grab hitches a ride on the AI wave as CEO Anthony Tan steers company into next phase of growth
The South-east Asian superapp has long invested in technology, believing it to be essential for growth
The AI work that will compound for Asean
Five ways South-east Asia could pull together to achieve more with the technology
Fuel and feed South-east Asia from within
The region must reduce fossil fuel dependence and build a more diversified energy mix
Just Energy Transition Community puts US$2.6 million towards clean power, cooling solutions in South-east Asia
The initiatives will cover workforce development and responsible energy deployment, among others
Indonesia’s 5.6% growth is a fiscal ‘sugar rush’, not a structural boom
How can an economy grow so fast while its currency hits record lows?
ThaiBev optimistic in Thailand for second half of 2026 despite weaker beer sales
Revenue for the segment is down 5.4% at 62.6 billion baht for the six months ended Mar 31
China: From consumer goods exporter to the ‘industrial mother machine’
The country’s relationship with the world economy is undergoing a profound restructuring
Singapore digital banks GXS, MariBank lean on South-east Asia to fuel profitability
They state that loans will be a key driver for growth
Asia battles rising, uneven toll of energy crisis caused by Iran war
Fiscal strains are mounting across the region, particularly South Asia
